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Tobias Tells the Divergent Knife-throwing Scene

A retelling of a pivotal Divergent scene (chapter 13) from Tobias's point of view. This thirteen-page scene reveals unknown facts and fascinating details about Four's character, his past, his own initiation, and his thoughts about new Dauntless initiate Tris Prior.

There goes your pretty face. But Peter's right, she's not pretty, that word is too small. She is not like the girls I used to stare at, all bend and curve and softness. She is small but strong, and her bright eyes demand attention. Looking at her is like waking up.

I have to admit that Christina is good- though I don't like giving credit to Candor smart-mouths- and so is Peter- though I don't like giving credit to future psychopaths. Al, however, is just a walking, talking sledgehammer, all power and no finesse... Al the Sledgehammer has unexpectedly soft insides.

I don't usually hate people, but I hate Peter. I hate that he tries to shrink people, the same way Eric does. Tris doesn't answer, just picks up a knife and throws, still with that awkward arm, but it works- I hear metal slam against board and I smile.

I wouldn't have volunteered to train the initiates if not for the smell of the training room- the scent of dust and sweat and sharpened metal. This was the first place I ever felt strong. Every time I breathe this air, I feel it again.

This is a very quick read, and is exactly as the title says, Tobias' retelling of the knife throwing scene. That's it. I enjoyed it; I got satisfaction in knowing that Four loved Tris before she realized it. I enjoyed that we got to hear from him in Allegiant, even though it was my least favorite of the three (his perspective was not one of that books many weaknesses). It would be nice to have a couple other scenes of the first two installments told from Four's perspective.

I loved this. Tobias is such a complicated, but simple character at the same time that his point of view makes for very interesting reading. Plus I love hearing his train of thought as he did things that, the first time I read it, I wanted to slap him for. It all makes so much more sense, and I wish she would make another, special copy of that book, but from his perspective.